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Bennet omalu, the brilliant forensic neuropathologist who made the first discovery of cte, a footballrelated brain trauma, in a pro player and fought for the truth to be known. Released december 25th, 2015, concussion stars will smith, alec baldwin, gugu mbatharaw, arliss howard the pg movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 1 min, and received a score of 55 out of 100. Jun 07, 2015 britains health secretary explains country has sufficient medical equipment to combat covid19. If you are looking for a movie that you can get into and draw your own conclusions after everything is said and done, concussion is the one for you. Omalu, a practitioner who has such pride in his profession that he corrects people who refer to him as mister with doctor, but who is so kindhearted, brilliant. Will smith s nfl drama concussion is set to be released on christmas day 2015, sony pictures announced tuesday. Bennet omalu will smith from blowing a whistle in concussion, a truelife drama thats as surprisingly brave as it is. Bennet omalu, the brilliant forensic neuropathologist who made the.